Legal Notice

Request for Engineering Services

The Jefferson County Engineer’s Office is requesting letters of interest from qualified professional engineering firms for the design of a county bridge (JEF-CR0049-0.19) over Elkhorn Creek.

The project consists of replacing the existing 55 foot single span steel beam bridge with a single span, composite steel beam bridge including new abutments, superstructure, and approach roadway construction.  The project is partially funded with Federal/State Exchange funds administered through the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).  The current engineer’s preliminary estimate is $956,000.

Required ODOT Prequalification, Combination of Prime Consultant and Subconsultants:

Level 2 Bridge Design; Non-Complex Roadway Design; Right of Way Plan Development; Geotechnical Engineering Services; Geotechnical Testing Laboratory; Environmental Document Preparation; Ecological Surveys; Waterway Permits

Included with the letter of interest, the firm shall submit an updated statement of qualifications which includes a brief history of the firm, major areas of expertise, staff size and composition, resumes of key personnel, recent projects and references, ODOT Prequalification letters, insurance carried by firm, and any additional information which may be helpful for the County to perform a “Qualifications Based Selection”.

Additionally, provide specific information with regard to this particular project including:  proposed project manager(s), current workload and availability, technical approach, expertise with similar projects, proposed subcontractors, and initial observations.

Please submit your letter of interest and qualifications to the Jefferson County Engineer’s Office, 598 State Route 43, Steubenville, Ohio 43952 by 3:00 P.M. on February 26, 2020.